Taiga, whose real name is Kee-Yan Wan, is a Canadian professional Dota 2 player who joined OG in August 2021 as an offlane position player. He was previously known for his performances with Team Unique and Complexity Gaming.
Unfortunately, Taiga’s tenure with OG did not go as planned. In November 2021, OG announced that they would be making roster changes, with Taiga being moved to the inactive roster. The reasons for this move were not explicitly stated by the team but were hinted at in various post-match interviews and statements.
One possible explanation is that Taiga struggled to find his place within the OG lineup. With a roster featuring star players such as Anathan "ana" Pham, Johan "pieliedie" Åström, and Sébastien "Ceb" Debs, there was significant competition for positions and roles. It’s also worth noting that OG had recently signed Tomasz "oXp3" Kobylarz as a substitute, who may have provided more consistent performances in the offlane role.
Another potential factor is the team’s disappointing results during Taiga’s time with them. OG finished 12th-16th at DreamLeague Season 14: Winter and placed 5th-8th at both Bukov Cup 3 and Dota Pit League Season 3, neither of which were enough to secure a spot in the major tournaments.
While it’s unclear if Taiga will return to competitive Dota 2 or seek opportunities with other teams, his time with OG serves as a reminder that even promising careers can face setbacks and challenges.
Query 2: What were some of Taiga’s notable performances while playing for OG?
Though Taiga’s tenure with OG was brief, he did manage to produce some standout moments during his time on the team. One such performance came in a group stage match against Nigma at DreamLeague Season 14: Winter, where Taiga played the Earthshaker hero and led his team to victory with a dominant performance. In this game, Taiga showcased his exceptional map awareness and ability to initiate team fights effectively, leading to multiple kills and assists for his teammates.
Another noteworthy performance came in OG’s victory against Virtus.pro at the Bukov Cup 3, where Taiga played the Visage hero. In this game, he demonstrated excellent last-picking abilities and was able to provide significant utility for his team through his ultimate ability, Grave Festering, which allowed OG to secure crucial objectives and take map control from their opponents.
Despite these impressive moments, however, Taiga’s overall performance with OG did not consistently meet the high standards expected of a top-tier team. His inconsistent play contributed to OG’s disappointing results during this period.